METALLICA ( Thrash Metal, USA ) Vinyl DISCOGRAPHY & Album Cover Gallery

Metallica is an American Thrash Metal band formed in 1982 by "James Hetfield" , "Ron McGovney" (both coming from the band "Leather Charm", "Lars Ulrich" and "Dave Mustaine".

This discography lists every vinyl record of METALLICA released on vinyl, including the variations based on record distributors or country. Each record is also accompanied with high resolution photos of the album covers

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FEATURED METALLICA VINYL RECORDS


METALLICA - And Justice For All Blackened Records 180Gr Vinyl

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Blackened Recordings – BLCKND007R-1 , 2018 , Europe

  This release on "Blackened Records" label, is the 2018 audiophile re-issue of ""...And Justice for All" the first album released by Metallica after the death of Cliff Burton. It is also the first album with Jason Newsted on Bass guitar.

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METALLICA - Death Magnetic ( Blackened Records )

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Blackened Recordings – BLCKND018-1, Blackened Recordings – 00602547243140 , 2015 , Europe

  This is the audiophile re-release of "Death Magnetic" the 2009 album released by the American Thrash Metal band "Metallica". This re-release comes in a gatefold album cover and two audiophile quality 180grams records.

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METALLICA - Hardwired to Self Destruct ( Blackened Records )

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Blackened Recordings – 00602557156416 , 2016 , Europe

"Hardwired to Self Destruct" is the 2016 double album released by the American Speed / Thrash Metal band "Metallica". It was released 8 years after their previous album "Death Magnetic" and produced by the new for Metallica producer: Greg Fidelman.

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METALLICA - Kill 'Em All ( Blackened Records )

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Blackened Recordings – 00602547885289 , 2016 , Europe

  This is the audiophile re-issue of Metallica's Kill 'em All album. "Kill 'Em All" is the very first official studio album by Metallica, released on 25 July 1983.

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METALLICA - Load ( Blackened Records )

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Blackened Recordings – BLCKND011-1 , 2015 , Europe

  This the high-end audiophile release pressed on two 12" vinyl records each on 180 gram vinyl. "LOAD" is the 1996 and sixth album released by the American Thrash Metal band "Metallica". The album artwork was by Andres Serrano and was based on his own semen and blood.

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METALLICA - Self-Titled The Black Album Thrash Metal 2LP

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 Blackened Recordings – BLCKND008-1 , 2015 , Europe

  This the high-end audiophile release pressed on two 12" vinyl records each on 180 gram vinyl of the self-titled Metallica album and because of the black front and back cover, it is also known as "The Black Album". It has become one of the best-selling albums worldwide.

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METALLICA - Ride The Lightning Blackened Records

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Blackened Recordings – 00602547885241 , 2006 , United Kingdom (UK)

  This is the 2006 Released pressed on audiophile 180grams vinyl LP

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METALLICA COMPLETE VINYL RECORDS DISCOGRAPHY


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METALLICA - And Justice For All Blackened Records 180Gr Vinyl 12" Vinyl LP New Web-Page  

  This release on "Blackened Records" is the 2018 audiphile re-issue of ""...And Justice for All" the first album released by Metallica after the death of Cliff Burton. It is also the first album with Jason Newsted on Bass guitar.

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METALLICA - ..And Justice for All (1988, Netherlands)

This album "METALLICA And Justice For All" includes the original custom inner sleeves with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos

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Metallica - Creeping Death Green Vinyl
 

METALLICA - Creeping Death Blue Vinyl (1984, France)

Creeping Death by the American Thrash Metal band "Metallica" is a 12" EP Vinyl record from 1984. Un-official versions from France (with different labels) have been released in the colors: Blue, Green, Red, White and Yellow Vinyl.

"Creeping Death" has been released in the following coloured vinyl versions: Blue, Green, Red, White and Yellow.

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Metallica - Creeping Death Green Vinyl
 

METALLICA - Creeping Death Green Vinyl (1984, France)

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Metallica - Creeping Death Red Vinyl
 
 

METALLICA - Creeping Death Red Vinyl (1984, France)

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METALLICA - Creeping Death White Vinyl (1984, France)

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Metallica - Creeping Death Yellow Vinyl

METALLICA - Creeping Death Yellow Vinyl (1984, France)

Blackened Recordings – BLCKND018-1, Blackened Recordings – 00602547243140

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METALLICA - Death Magnetic ( Blackened Records, 2015 EUrope )

  This is the audiophile re-release of "Death Magnetic" the 2009 album released by the American Thrash Metal band "Metallica". This re-release comes in a gatefold album cover and two audiophile quality 180grams records.

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METALLICA - The 5.98 Garage Days Re-Revisited (1987m UK)

The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited was released October 1987. It was the first recording METALLICA made with Jason Newsted playing bass, and, according to liner notes written by James Hetfield, it was recorded in just six days

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Metallica - The 5.98 EP Garage Days Revisited

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METALLICA - The 5.98 EP Garage Days Re-Revisited (1987, Holland)

  This is the vinyl release of the "$5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited" and was released October 1987. It was the first recording METALLICA made with Jason Newsted playing bass, and, according to liner notes written by James Hetfield, it was recorded in just six days.

 

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METALLICA - Hardwired to Self Destruct ( Blackened Records ) New Web-Page 

"Hardwired to Self Destruct" is the 2016 double album released by the American Speed / Thrash Metal band "Metallica". It was released 8 years after their previous album "Death Magnetic" and produced by the new for Metallica producer: Greg Fidelman.

 

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Metallica legendary Garage Tapes

METALLICA - Legendary Garage Tapes (2005, Europe) New Web-Page  

This album "METALLICA The legendary Garage Tapes" was recorded in Ron's Garage in March 1982.

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METALLICA - Hamburg Colorline 12 May 2009 (2009, Sweden)

"METALLICA - Hamburg Colorline 12 May 2009" was recorded live during the Metallica concert in Hamburg on the 12th May 2009. This concert was part of the "World Magnetic Tour".

Vertigo METAL 212 & 870 614
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METALLICA - Harvester of Sorrow 12 " Maxi-Single (1988, USA)

This is a 12" EP with one song on Side A and two songs on the B-Side "Harvester of Sorrow" is a track from Metallica's full-length album: "...And Justice For All" in 1988.

The two songs on the B-side are covers from songs of other Heavy Metal bands (Budgie, Diamond Head)

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Metallica - Jump in the Fire  

METALLICA - Jump in the Fire (1983, England)

"Jump in the Fire" is a single with the track taken from the 1983 Metallica album "Kill 'em all".

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METALLICA - Jump in the Fire 12 " EP (1983, Holland)

This is "The Netherlands" release of Metallica's Jump in the Fire, extended play record.

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Metallica - Jump in the Fire 12" Shaped Picture Disc

METALLICA - Jump in the Fire 12 " Shaped Picture Disc (England)

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METALLICA - Kill 'Em All ( Blackened Records )

  This is the audiophile re-issue of Metallica's Kill 'em All album. "Kill 'Em All" is the very first official studio album by Metallica, released on 25 July 1983. Kill 'Em All is regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal because of its precise musicianship, which fuses new wave of British heavy metal riffs with hardcore punk tempos.

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METALLICA - Kill 'Em All

METALLICA - Kill 'Em All (1983, Holland)

"Kill 'Em All" is the very first studio album by Metallica, released on 25 July 1983. This album is regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal because of its precise musicianship, which fuses new wave of British heavy metal riffs with hardcore punk tempos.

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METALLICA - Kill 'Em All (1983, France)

This is the French release of Metallica's "Kill 'Em All" 1983 Vinyl Album

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METALLICA - Kill 'em All 2LP (1983, England) ,

Limited Edition Direct Metal Mastering Double LP Audiophile

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METALLICA - Kill 'Em All (1983, UK)

This is the English release of Metallica's "Kill 'Em All" 1983 Vinyl Album

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METALLICA Live at the Playhouse Theatre (Winnipeg 1986) New Web-Page  

2 × Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release 500 copies This copy is still in the (opened) shrink-wrap

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METALLICA - Load ( 2LP Audiophile, Blackened Records ) New Web-Page  

  This the high-end audiophile release pressed on two 12" vinyl records each on 180 gram vinyl. "LOAD" is the 1996 and sixth album released by the American Thrash Metal band "Metallica". The album artwork was by Andres Serrano and was based on his own semen and blood.

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METALLICA - Load (1996,E/M Ventures Elektra )

Metallica's "Load" on E/M Ventures Elektra 2-LP 12" vinyl is a sonic journey capturing the band's evolution. Released in 1996, the controversial album's vinyl edition enriches the listening experience, offering warmth and authenticity. The visually striking packaging, featuring Andres Serrano's provocative artwork, complements the diverse tracks like "Until It Sleeps" and "Hero of the Day."

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METALLICA - Master of Puppets

METALLICA - Master of Puppets (1986, England)

  "Master of Puppets" is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. The album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200 chart and was the group's first record to be certified gold for sales of over 500,000 copies.

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METALLICA - Master of Puppets 2LP DMM audiophile (England)

This is the English release of "Master of Puppets" and has been mastered using DMM Technology.

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METALLICA - Master of Puppets Picture Disc (1986, England)

This is the English rPicture Disc release of "Master of Puppets" a

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METALLICA - Metallica ( Self-Titled aka The Black Album )

This the high-end audiophile release pressed on two 12" vinyl records each on 180 gram vinyl of the self-titled Metallica album and because of the black front and back cover, it is also known as "The Black Album". It has become one of the best-selling albums worldwide.

Swinging Elk Records OB - 1605

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METALLICA - Oberhausen Kopi Arena 16 May 2009 (2009, Sweden)

This album "METALLICA - Oberhausen 16 May 2009" was recorded live during the Metallica concert in Oberhausen. This concert was part of the "World Magnetic Tour".

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Metallica - Ride The Lightning
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METALLICA - Ride The Lightning (1984, England).

"Ride the Lightning" is often hailed by fans as a classic of the thrash metal genre,

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METALLICA - Ride The Lightning (1984, Netherlands)

This is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica

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METALLICA - Ride the Lightning (1984, Holland)

This is the Dutch release of the 1984 album: "Ride the Lightning".

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METALLICA - Ride The Lightning Blackened Records New Web-Page  

  This is the 2006 Release of "Ride The Lightning" it is pressed on audiophile 180grams vinyl LP

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Metallica - S&M

METALLICA - S &M (1999m EU Europe).

This is METALLICA's ninth album, recorded live with the San Francisco Symphony on April 21-22 of 1999. The set list contains songs from Ride the Lightning through ReLoad, as well as two new songs: "- Human" and "No Leaf Clover". "- Human" ("Minus Human") has never been performed without the symphony, but "No Leaf Clover" has been played live with a tape of the orchestral prelude.

Composer Michael Kamen scored the symphonic arrangements, and conducted the orchestra during the concert.

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Metallica - St. Anger

METALLICA - St. Anger (2003)

St. Anger is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on 5 June 2003. The album was originally to be released on June 10, 2003, but because of fears of extended music piracy over filesharing networks, St. Anger was released five days earlier.

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METALLICA - Until It Sleeps Red Vinyl

METALLICA - Until It Sleeps Red Vinyl (1996)

This album "METALLICA - Until It Sleeps Red Vinyl" is the first single and the fourth song from Metallica's 1996 album Load.